1.3 The simple sentence: direct and indirect objects1.3C The two meanings of 'for' [>LEG 1.13.3]
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1 We can use for after all verbs which have two objects [> 1 .ЗА].2 When we use for after verbs normally followed by to (give, post, read, sell, show, tell, etc.) it can
mean 'instead of: I'll post it for you. (= to save you the trouble)3 When we use for after verbs normally followed by for (buy, choose, do, find, keep, order, etc.)
the meaning depends on the context. It can mean 'for someone's benefit':
Mother cooked a lovely meal for me. (= for my benefit, for me to enjoy)
It can mean 'on someone's behalf/instead of:
I'll cook the dinner for you. (on your behalf/instead of you - to save you the trouble)Write: Tick (•) to show whether for means 'instead of you/me' or 'for your/my benefit'.'instead of
1 I've cooked a meal for you and I hope you enjoy it.
2 Let me cook the dinner for you this evening. - Thanks!
3 I've made this cake for you. Do you like it?
4 I'll post this letter for you, shall I?
5 I've bought this especially for you.
6 I've got some change. Let me pay the bill for you.
7 As you're busy, let me book a room for you.
8 I've saved some of this pudding for you.
9 I can't choose a tie myself. Please choose one for me.
10 My father has bought a wonderful present for me.'for your/my benefit'1.3D Context
Write: Put a tick (•) where you think you can change the word order.A CURE FOR HYSTERIA
When I was a girl, my parents sent me to a very strict school. They had to buy an expensive uniform
formeV and pay school fees forme^2. Our headmistress, Miss Prim, never smiled. She explained
the school rules to, us^3 and expected us to obey them. 'I will never say anything to you^4 twice,'
she used to say. We had to write a letter to our parents^5 once a week and show it to Miss Prim^6
before we sent it. I can still remember some of the school rules. We were not allowed to lend anything
to anyone^7. We were not allowed to give each other help^8 with homework. We had to report
unusual situations to the headmistress^9. One morning, during assembly, a girl fainted. The next
morning, two more fainted. This continued to happen for several mornings. Mass hysteria had set in!
But Miss Prim put an end to it. She announced a new rule to us^10 : 'No girl will faint in College!'
And after that, no one did!No girl will faint in College!